Christmas is a time for many to celebrate with family and friends. But for others it can be a time of isolation and despair. It's a time when Samaritans can be called on to shed some light in a dark place, or we can make an intervention with someone for whom small talk could save their life. When you could be that Christmas Star.
In this episode we hear from two people: one who works for Samaritans to help the rail industry, and one from the rail industry who works to help Samaritans.
00:04 Christmas is a busy time for Samaritans as many suffer despair and loneliness.
01:16 What does a Samaritans Regional Development Lead do?
02:13 Join in the 'Samaritans Christmas Star' campaign, or nominate your own star.
03:20 How a train guard chose to support the 'Samarathon' fund raiser.
07:35 Bessie tells why she chose to support Samaritans, and what she did to raise funds.
10:30 Samaritans work at Christmas, how many people call, and why.
12:03 Contact information for Samaritans and its Christmas Star campaign.